Calvin Pace

Carolina Panthers defensive tackle Colin Cole understands better than most the importance of preparing for life after football: He's already experienced it. Cole was out of the NFL for two years before cold-calling the Panthers in 2013. That led to a workout, which led to a contract, which resulted in Cole playing in 31 of the 32 regular-season games the past two seasons, including 23 starts. But Cole turned 35 last month and knows he's nearing the NFL exit ramp. He wants to be better prepared for that day than he was a few years ago, when he dealt with bouts of depression after an ankle injury precipitated his hiatus from the NFL. "I definitely know there were times when...

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Carolina Panthers defensive tackle Colin Cole understands better than most the importance of preparing for life after football: He's already experienced it. Cole was out of the NFL for two years before cold-calling the Panthers in 2013. That led to...